First time on the market since 2003! Owner-occupied for the past 23 years, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath stone and masonry home with a 1-car garage is located on a highly desirable block of West Durham Street in sought-after West Mt. Airy. Featuring a covered front porch, walkout basement/family room, front and rear access, a front yard, and a rear flower bed, this home offers both charm and functionality in a vibrant community. Classic period details blend seamlessly with modern upgrades throughout, creating a home full of character, warmth, and practical living. The covered front porch, complete with tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, welcomes you into a thoughtfully designed layout filled with natural light and restored original features, including millwork, 5-panel wood doors, crystal doorknobs, windows, and top-nailed oak hardwood floors with walnut inlay. The main level includes a spacious living room and dining room, along with a beautifully updated cook’s kitchen featuring hardwood floors, live-edge wood shelving, dark walnut countertops, a mix of original and updated wood cabinetry, brushed brass hardware, an original cast iron sink, stainless steel faucet, gas range/oven, dishwasher, and a mudroom/pantry. The kitchen also offers its own rear exterior entrance and flows effortlessly into the living and dining areas—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Outdoor spaces provide room for gardening, relaxing, and hosting gatherings, from casual BBQs to special occasions. Upstairs, the second floor offers a primary bedroom with a sitting area, along with two additional bedrooms featuring ample natural light and storage. The updated full bathroom includes restored original white subway tile, a refinished cast iron tub/shower, matte white hex floor tile with gray grout, a pedestal sink, and brushed brass fixtures and lighting. All bedrooms are equipped with brand-new matte black ceiling fans. The large walkout basement/family room serves as a versatile family room with LED lighting, a laundry area with LG washer and dryer, a utility sink, and direct access to the rear yard and garage. This flexible space is perfect for a home office, gym, playroom, studio, or additional storage. Extensive updates and restorations include the kitchen, bathroom, roof (slate and architectural shingle), electrical system, windows, doors (including glass French doors), railings, banisters, automatic garage door opener, insulated garage door, high-efficiency Utica gas hot water heater, high-efficiency Navien tankless gas boiler, brushed brass fixtures, matte black ceiling fans, custom half-round gutters, downspouts, and newly installed concrete sidewalk and steps. The entire interior and exterior have been professionally painted. Ideally located just one block from local favorites including Mt. Airy Coffee Company, Tiffin Indian Cuisine, Mt. Airy Taproom, EVO Brick Oven Pizza, and CVS. Within a few blocks you’ll find SEPTA regional rail stations, Carpenter’s Woods, parks, cafes, and more. Enjoy easy access to Germantown Avenue’s shops and restaurants, as well as nearby schools, trails, Fairmount Park, and major roadways. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, estimated 2026 property taxes are approximately $3,281.
